We have tried the Moby Wrap (get it here for $47.95).
I think this one in particular, is ridiculously expensive for what it is. I think there is too much hassle involved as well. I'm sure with some practice you'd acquire the skills necessary to quickly and effectively put this on, but still, it's just too much for me. Not to mention all the tutorials showing you the million and one ways to wrap your baby up in it. Of course, if you do indeed conquer some of these, you can carry your baby in a variety of ways.
Ah'pass.
We have the Infantino Union Ergonomic Carrier (here for $23.54).
This one isn't too bad, actually. It's not that comfortable, but then again, carrying a baby isn't all that comfortable. I feel like my baby gets too hot every time he's in this one though. Red cheeks, and clammy hair, poor thing. The straps aren't complicated at all, there are several buckles on it, maybe more than necessary, but at least you have control over several areas of the carrier. It's easy to get on and off. And all the straps have nice little band wraps on them to prevent the leftover strap from just hanging. You can carry the baby on your back with this one, but the baby cannot face outward.
We purchased an Ergo for one day before returning it (here for $135.00).
I thought this was the most comfortable carrier I'd ever put on. I'm not sure what it is about this fabric and this design, but carrying my baby in it didn't feel all that uncomfortable. Of all the carriers we used, this would be my chosen one. There are only two snap buckles on it, for effortless on/off. There's that handy little pouch there for some personal items. It has the snap up flap to cover baby's head. My back didn't even hurt wearing this one! You can also carry the baby on your back with this one, but not outward facing.
That said, of course it would be the one my baby screamed nonstop while in. I have no idea what the issue was. Especially seeing as how the positioning of your baby in this carrier isn't all that different from that Infantino one. I really have no clue what the problem was, we tried a few times (both me and dad), our little one would absolutely not ride in it.
We purchased two separate Chicco carries. First, the Chicco Ultrasoft Magic Infant Carrier (here for $84.24).
This carrier, is meh. It does have a nice lumbar support in it, but it's a little too difficult to put on. I mean, c'mon, you slip it over your head and snap... doesn't sound difficult, but the added lumbar feature somehow makes it more of a challenge than it should be. You cannot wear your child on your back in this carrier, but they can either face you or outward. My little one liked facing outward, but the straps and flaps make it so awkward for that. First, the flap wouldn't stay folded down like it's suppose to. So, that meant half of my baby's face kept getting covered up by it. Secondly, the straps that go nearest to baby's arms won't tighten enough to keep my baby straightened to satisfaction. Meaning, my baby was slouching so far forward I felt that if I bent at all he could slip right out.
Ah'pass.
The second Chicco carrier we got is also my second favorite (here for $99.99). It's the Chicco Smart Support Backpack.
This rather bulky carrier, is awesome in my opinion. Sure, it looks like me and the hubs could give each other piggy back rides with it, but it is effective. It's also excellent for longer carries. Like if you're hiking or going to the zoo, etc. I love that his seat is like it's own separate thing. I love that the baby isn't touching you in it (I know that sounds awful, but sharing body heat makes everyone hot sometimes). It has a nice kickstand on it that lets it be a seat for your child to be in even when you're not carrying them. This also makes for easy on/off.
The seat itself wasn't all that heavy and it has a weather cover, canopy, and included zipper pouches.
I would say your little one probably does need to be sitting up well on their own before being able to be in this carrier though.
Hopefully, it's needless to say that we've yet to find a carrier that we would highly recommend or swear by. But the bulky one is my current preference.
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